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Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government

Australian agencies can now access a sovereign Azure option as Macquarie Government adds public cloud and AI services under tighter security rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies

Australian agencies can now tap managed Azure services as Macquarie Government broadens its cloud offer amid pressure to modernise securely and cut costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Ransomware

Arctic Wolf recognised in IDC MDR market assessment

Arctic Wolf has been named a Leader in IDC's 2026 assessment of worldwide managed detection and response services for midmarket organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services

Partners will be able to sell higher-margin advisory and managed services as organisations brace for AI-driven identity sprawl and PQC risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

WatchGuard joins OpenAI & Anthropic AI cyber schemes

As attackers use AI to speed up exploits, the security vendor is adding tools aimed at faster testing and vulnerability fixes for partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Disaster Recovery

11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks

Businesses with distributed workforces can now get round-the-clock SASE management as 11:11 adds Cato Networks' cloud platform to its services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Partner Programmes

SonicWall & CyberCert launch SMB1001 push for MSPs

Smaller businesses under pressure from insurers and buyers can now turn existing SonicWall security setups into SMB1001 certification evidence.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Malware

SonicWall boosts endpoint security for SMBs and mid-market

SMBs and mid-market firms facing AI-driven attacks are set for tighter device controls as SonicWall prepares a new endpoint security product.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Thrive appoints Joe Mercurio as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire signals Thrive's push to unify sales, customer success and channel partnerships as it expands in AI, cybersecurity and cloud services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Delinea launches partner scheme to lift channel profits

Partners get tighter deal protections and AI training as Delinea seeks to ease margin pressure and disputes over renewals.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month

Disaster Recovery

Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly

Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Dicker Data launches CrowdStrike MSSP model in ANZ

Small and mid-market customers could get simpler access to CrowdStrike's Falcon platform as Dicker Data adds monthly billing and support for partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Insicon Cyber adds F5 AI tools to boost governance

Weak public trust and tighter oversight are pushing Australian and New Zealand firms to add live AI security controls before systems go into production.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month